Choose the correct molecular structure for AsCl₅. A)trigonal bipyramidal B)trigonal planar C)tetrahedral D)octahedral E)none of these

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The molecular structure for AsCl₅ (which seems to be a typographical error but likely means AsCl5) is trigonal bipyramidal. This is because arsenic (As) forms five bonds with chlorine (Cl) atoms, adopting a geometry where three Cl atoms form an equatorial plane around the As atom, and two Cl atoms occupy the axial positions, creating a trigonal bipyramidal shape.

Choose the Correct Molecular Structure for AsCl5

Choose the Correct Molecular Structure for AsCl₅